White House warns of "blatant criminality" in Democratic probes

White House counsel Will Scharf warned Rep. Robert Garcia that congressional investigations planned by Democrats could cross into “blatant criminality.” In a letter, Scharf argued that congressional inquiries must have a legitimate legislative purpose and said unlawful subpoenas could prompt executive-branch investigations. Garcia is expected to lead the House Oversight Committee when Democrats take control in January, setting up a likely clash with the Trump administration.